Quantitation of atoms by means of non-particulate radiation

ABSTRACT

A driven signal is propagated to an independent resonator/sensor(s). 
     The independent resonator/sensor(s) functions as a frequency and/or amplitude moderator when the product introduced for measurement dampens the field. 
     The resonator/sensor(s) small design allows for improved sensitivity while utilizing less mass. 
     The measurement of product at a greater distance improves accuracy by reducing the variation factor of the container wall thickness. 
     The ability to position the resonator/sensor(s) in the orthogonal plane(s) allow for increased adaptability to new and existing production methods.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is in the technical field of verification. Morenotably, the present invention is in the technical field ofQuantification of atoms in the pharmaceutical industries. Prior methodsusing microwave or magnetic resonance verification resulted indegradation of the contents, measurement that was below targetedstandards and/or unadaptable to the production line.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The primary advantages include non-degradation of the contents, improvedmeasurement accuracy and increased distance of readability utilized forconfined space(s) commonly found in the pharmaceutical packagingindustries.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The primary advantages include non-degradation of the contents, improvedmeasurement accuracy and increased distance of readability utilized forconfined space(s) commonly found in the pharmaceutical packagingindustries.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 is a perspective view with a sample container of the presentinvention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

Referring now to the invention in more detail, in FIG. 1 there is asample container 3 containing material 4 in relative proximity to theresonator/sensor 2 powered by the electric pulse genera_(t)or 1.

While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one ofordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be thebest mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand andappreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents ofthe specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The inventionshould therefore not be limited by the above described embodiment,method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within thescope and spirit of the invention.

REFERENCES Citing Patents:

Publication number U.S. Pat. No. 3,418,428 A

Publication type Grant

Publication date Dec. 24, 1968

Filing date Oct. 18, 1965

Priority date Oct. 20, 1964

Also published as DEI 437593A1, DEI 43759382

Inventors Jean-Jacques Cuvelier

Original Assignee Acec

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Patent Citations (1), Referenced by (1), Classifications (7)

External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet

Publication number U.S. Pat. No. 1,472,341 A

Publication type Grant

Publication date Oct. 30, 1923

Filing date Nov. 19, 1920

Priority date Nov. 19, 1920

Inventors Pickard Greenleaf Whittier

Original Assignee Wireless Specialty Apparatus

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Classifications (5)

Publication number U.S. Pat. No. 7,002,346

-   -   U.S. Pat. No. 7,041,914    -   U.S. Pat. No. 7,061,239    -   U.S. Pat. No. 7,064,548

Filing date

-   -   Jun. 30, 2004    -   Jun. 30, 2004    -   Apr. 30, 2004    -   Apr. 30, 2004

Issue date

-   -   Feb. 21, 2006    -   May 9, 2006    -   Jun. 13, 2006    -   Jun. 20, 2006

Original Assignee

-   -   The BOC Group, Inc.    -   The BOC Group, Inc.    -   The BOC Group, Inc.    -   The BOC Group, Inc.

Title

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We claim:
 1. Quantitation of atoms by means of non-particulate radiationutilizing the independent resonator/sensor(s).
 2. The independentresonator/sensor(s) functions as a frequency and/or moderator when theproduct introduced for measurement dampens the field
 3. The independentresonator/sensor(s) are of similar and/or dissimilar design.
 4. Theindependent resonator/sensor(s) utilize discrete and/or shiftingfrequency(s) measurement.
 5. The independent resonator/sensor(s) areconfigured dynamically to measure the container wall thickness and/orfor additional measurement data.
 6. The independent resonator/sensor(s)and/or container and/or associated equipment utilize active and/orpassive shielding.